Process Engineer

Teknor Apex Company; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The ideal candidate has a chemical engineering or related degree, knowledge of polymers, hands-on experience with MS Office, and a Six Sigma Green Belt. Familiarity with RCA and FMEA is a plus, and the role requires teamwork and a safety-conscious mindset.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science or Industrial Engineering.
• Good understanding of formulation, material science and equipment.
• Must be able to work in a team environment and support a QMS environment.
• Knowledge in thermoplastics, polymer blends and polymer compounding preferred.
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); willingness to learn other apps.
• Hold Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or commit to obtain within two years).
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the existing production process with focus on problem products.
• Develops new production process methods based on application and formulation.
• Works on projects to improve rates and set up standard formats for processes.
• Assists in establishing work goals and performance standards to reduce rejects and downtime.
• Responds to customer complaints and implements corrective actions.
• Leads production trials and supports the plant's trial team to improve success rates.
• Uses FMEA tools as necessary.
• Applies Leader Standard Work to maintain process discipline and drive improvements.

Skills

Process improvement

Six Sigma Green Belt

Root Cause Analysis

Team collaboration

MS Office

Polymer knowledge

Education

Chemical Engineering

Polymer Engineering

Polymer Science

Materials Science

Industrial Engineering

Job description

Teknor Apex | TN Plant
751 Dupree Street
Brownsville, TN 38012, USA

Description

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Monitors the existing production process; particular attention is placed on products with a history of problems.
• Develops new production process methods based on their application and formulation of production.
• Works on projects to improve rates and set up standard formats for different processes.
• Assists in establishing specific work goals and performance standards in order to reduce reject rate and minimize downtime.
• Answers customer complaints and implements corrective action when necessary to resolve issues.
• Responsible for production trials; spearheading the production trial team at the plant to improve the success rate at the customer.
• Use FMEA tools as necessary.
• Apply Leader Standard Work principles to maintain process discipline, drive continuous improvement, and support team accountability.
• Performs additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• BS or MS in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Engineering, Polymer Science, Materials Science, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Good understanding of the formulation, material science and equipment involved.
• Must be able to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work in and support a QMS environment.
• Knowledge in thermoplastics, polymer blends, and polymer compounding preferred
• 1-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and knowledge in or ability to quickly learn other computer applications.
• Hold Six Sigma Green Belt certification (or commit to obtain within two years).
• Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies; certification preferred

Essential Physical Requirements of the Job:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Able to climb ladders/stairs to reach all plant equipment.
• Must be able to wear required safety equipment.

This description is a summary of principal responsibilities and is not intended to include all duties that may be assigned.

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